Caltrans Encroachment Permit for Frontier Communications’ Installation of Fiber Optic Along U.S. 395 in Lassen County from Post Mile R61.428 to R61.444
Summary
SCH Number
2025110670
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 2
(DOT)
Document Title
Caltrans Encroachment Permit for Frontier Communications’ Installation of Fiber Optic Along U.S. 395 in Lassen County from Post Mile R61.428 to R61.444
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/18/2025
Document Description
Frontier Communications is proposing to install 80 linear feet of 1.25-inch diameter high density polyethylene conduit duct with fiber optic cable underground within the California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans’) right of way along U.S. 395 in Lassen County from post mile R61.428 to R61.444 near the intersection with Johnstonville Road. The conduit duct would extend from an existing utility pole to an existing hand hole. Caltrans will issue an encroachment permit (02-25-6-BB-0472) to allow the proposed improvements within the right of way of U.S. 395.
Contact Information
Name
David DeMar
Agency Name
Caltrans District 2
Job Title
Branch Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Brenton Smith
Agency Name
Frontier Communications
Job Title
Not Specified
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
near Johnstonville
Counties
Lassen
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
U.S. 395 in Lassen County from post mile R61.428 to R61.444
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Minor Alterations to Land, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The California Department of Transportation has determined that the project is categorically exempt in accordance with Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) Class 4 (f) – Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. The project would not have a significant effect on the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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